Week 11 of thehigh school football season has arrived and for many states, that means that rivalry week has arrived.
Every state has its fare share of notable rivalries, but only a select few features two teams many consider to be as favorites for a state championship this year. This week's slate of top games features several of those matchups.
But first, here are staff prediction standings heading into Week 11:
- 1. Alex Martin: 72-28
- 2. Joe Spears: 71-29
- 3. Ansley Gavlak: 66-34
- T4. Alyce Brown, Ehsan Kassim, Logan Newman: 64-36
Game of the Week: Broken Arrow (OK) at No. 23 Bixby (OK)
Date: Friday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m. CT
The top two teams in Oklahoma throughout the year finally square off on the field in a rematch of the Class 6A-I semifinal last season that Bixby (8-0) won 49-17.
That loss seemed to spark something inside of Broken Arrow (8-0). The
Tigers have been dominant this season winning by an average 36 points per game with their closest win coming by 21 points over Owasso (OK) back on Sept. 11.
Broken Arrow also leads the all-time series against Bixby 27-11-5 but they have not beaten the Spartans since 2013. The rivalry resumed in 2022 with Bixby winning the 2022, 2023 and 2025 meetings by an average of 45.3 points. Winners of 21 straight games, Bixby's only been tested twice this season beating Owasso (OK) 35-27 on Aug. 28 and Jenks (OK) 13-6 on Sept. 11.
Alex Martin prediction: Bixby 24, Broken Arrow 20
Alyce Brown prediction: Bixby 28, Broken Arrow 21
Ansley Gavlak prediction: Bixby 24, Broken Arrow 17
Ehsan Kassim prediction: Bixby 28, Broken Arrow 17
Joe Spears prediction: Bixby 28, Broken Arrow 23
Logan Newman prediction: Bixby 28, Broken Arrow 24
Hun School (Princeton, NJ) at No. 7 IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL)
Date: Saturday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m. ET
Can the Raiders one-up the win they had a few weeks back against St. Frances Academy (MD) with a road trip down to IMG Academy?
They have the quarterback to get the job done. Indiana four-star commit Lukas Prock has had a stellar junior season completing 73% of his passes for 3,232 yards and 30 touchdowns with just four interceptions.
The Ascenders are unbeaten, but they have been tested in two of their last three games. On Oct. 3 they needed a last-second 47-yard field goal to beat The St. James Academy 44-42 and two weeks later, they once again needed a last-second field goal to beat NFL Academy 42-40.
Alex Martin prediction: IMG Academy 27, Hun School 20
Alyce Brown prediction: IMG Academy 35, Hun School 31
Ansley Gavlak prediction: IMG Academy 31, Hun School 21
Ehsan Kassim prediction: IMG Academy 42, Hun School 28
Joe Spears prediction: IMG Academy 35, Hun School 21
Logan Newman prediction: IMG Academy 40, Hun School 38
No. 13 St. John Bosco (Bellflower, CA) at No. 20 Mater Dei (Santa Ana, CA)
Date: Friday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m. PT
Watch St. John Bosco vs Mater Dei Live on NFHS Network
Second place in Southern California's Trinity League is on the line as the Braves make the trip over to face a Monarchs squad who survived a scare from Orange Lutheran (CA) last Friday.
A record-breaking rushing performance from sophomore Asir Nembhard and a pair of pick-sixes propelled Mater Dei (7-2) past the Lancers 52-38. St. John Bosco (7-2) faced no drama as the Braves got back on track with a 54-7 win over Servite (CA).
All-time, Mater Dei has dominated the series 31-13 but it's been more back-and-forth over the last few years. The Monarchs won back-to-back games in the series but prior to that, the Braves had won back-to-back in the series. Mater Dei held off St. John Bosco 36-31 last season.
Alex Martin prediction: St. John Bosco 24, Mater Dei 17
Alyce Brown prediction: St. John Bosco 21, Mater Dei 17
Ansley Gavlak prediction: Mater Dei 24, St. John Bosco 21
Ehsan Kassim prediction: Mater Dei 17, St. John Bosco 14
Joe Spears prediction: St. John Bosco 23, Mater Dei 21
Logan Newman prediction: St. John Bosco 20, Mater Dei 17
No. 24 Edna Karr (New Orleans, LA) at St. Augustine (New Orleans, LA)
Date: Saturday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m. CT
Edna Karr boasts Louisiana's longest win streak at 35 games. Two of those wins came against St. Augustine last year, when the Cougars beat the Purple Knights 42-21 in the regular season and 28-14 in the Division I Select state championship.
Is this the year that St. Augustine (8-0) gets its revenge?
The Purple Knights have been on a mission this year, winning each of their eight games by two or more touchdowns. Edna Karr's (8-0) record is similarly unblemished, but the Cougars have had some close calls against Ruston (LA), Brother Martin (LA) and Archbishop Rummel (LA).
Alex Martin prediction: St. Augustine 30, Edna Karr 28
Alyce Brown prediction: Edna Karr 28, St. Augustine 21
Ansley Gavlak prediction: Edna Karr 28, St. Augustine 24
Ehsan Kassim prediction: Edna Karr 24, St. Augustine 21
Joe Spears prediction: St. Augustine 24, Edna Karr 23
Logan Newman prediction: Edna Karr 23, St. Augustine 21
Central (Phenix City, AL) at Clay-Chalkville (Pinson, AL)
Date: Friday, Oct. 30, 8 p.m. CT
Watch Central-Phenix vs Clay-Chalkville Live on NFHS Network
Two powerhouse programs in Alabama, it may come as a surprise that Central and Clay-Chalkville have never faced off on the field. Both teams suffered losses to Thompson (AL) early in the year preventing each from being unbeaten.
Each bounced back from their respective loss to the Warriors in an impressive way. Central's (8-1) only had one other game decided by single digits while Clay-Chalkville's (7-1) won its last six games by an average of 50.1 points.
Slowing down Cornelius Eldridge Jr. (1,773 yards, 19 touchdowns) will be Central's key to success while the Cougars have to find a way to slow down the Red Devils' duo of senior quarterback Bobby Coleman (2,195 yards, 21 touchdowns) and senior running back Jayshaun Woodhouse (796 yards, 16 touchdowns).
Alex Martin prediction: Central 31, Clay-Chalkville 20
Alyce Brown prediction: Central 31, Clay-Chalkville 21
Ansley Gavlak prediction: Central 34, Clay-Chalkville 31
Ehsan Kassim prediction: Central 35, Clay-Chalkville 30
Joe Spears prediction: Clay-Chalkville 35, Central 33
Logan Newman prediction: Central 30, Clay-Chalkville 27
Graham-Kapowsin (WA) vs. Puyallup (WA)
Date: Friday, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. PT
Watch Graham-Kapowsin vs Puyallup Live on NFHS Network
Puyallup has made its case as Washington's best team this season going 8-0 so far with a one-point overtime win over Lake Stevens (WA) and two-point win over Sumner (WA) on Oct. 16.
Now they face their latest challenger in a Graham-Kapowsin side who's only loss came by five to Lake Stevens in its season-opener. This game is also a rematch of a game that Puyallup won 43-14 last season.
If you like quarterback matchups, this is the game to watch. Puyallup senior Noah Smith has thrown for 1,858 yards and 31 touchdowns while Graham-Kapowsin junior AJ Tuivaiave matches with 1,900 yards and 30 touchdowns.
Alex Martin prediction: Puyallup 34, Graham-Kapowsin 24
Alyce Brown prediction: Puyallup 35, Graham-Kapowsin 28
Ansley Gavlak prediction: Puyallup 31, Graham-Kapowsin 27
Ehsan Kassim prediction: Puyallup 35, Graham-Kapowsin 24
Joe Spears prediction: Puyallup 42, Graham-Kapowsin 38
Logan Newman prediction: Puyallup 37, Graham-Kapowsin 27
Ludlowe (Fairfield, CT) at New Canaan (CT)
Date: Friday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m. ET
Both Ludlowe and New Canaan enter this year's matchup unbeaten at 6-0, but for Ludlowe, this game presents an even larger opportunity. The Falcons have never beaten the Rams in the 13 previous times they've played each other.
The recent meetings have not been all that close either. Since 2021, New Canaan won the three meetings between the schools by an average of 21.7 points.
Ludlowe quarterback Ryan Love has been steady for the Falcons completing 71% of his passes for 1,240 yards and 13 touchdowns with no interceptions. New Canaan's Maddox Hoffman also hasn't thrown an interception while throwing for 562 yards and six touchdowns.
Alex Martin prediction: New Canaan 24, Ludlowe 17
Alyce Brown prediction: New Canaan 28, Ludlowe 17
Ansley Gavlak prediction: New Canaan 24, Ludlowe 14
Ehsan Kassim prediction: New Canaan 31, Ludlowe 17
Joe Spears prediction: New Canaan 21, Ludlowe 14
Logan Newman prediction: New Canaan 17, Ludlowe 14
Oakland (Murfreesboro, TN) at Riverdale (Murfreesboro, TN)
Date: Friday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m. CT
Watch Oakland vs Riverdale Live on NFHS Network
All eyes in Tennessee will be on Murfreesboro Friday night for the 61st edition of the "Battle of the Boro". The winner here will also be likely viewed as the favorite for the Class 6A championship.
Riverdale (8-1) leads the all-time series 33-27 but Oakland (8-1) has put a significant dent in that lead winning 16 of the last 17 meetings between the schools. The Warriors ended a long losing streak to the Patriots with their win in 2023 but Oakland has bounced back with four straight wins.
For the Warriors, they're also looking to dethrone a Patriots side that has been the standard in Tennessee's highest public-school classification. Since 2018, Oakland has won six state championships and is vying for its third in a row this year.
Alex Martin prediction: Riverdale 31, Oakland 20
Alyce Brown prediction: Oakland 28, Riverdale 17
Ansley Gavlak prediction: Oakland 28, Riverdale 24
Ehsan Kassim prediction: Oakland 33, Riverdale 28
Joe Spears prediction: Oakland 35, Riverdale 34
Logan Newman prediction: Oakland 24, Riverdale 21
Roman Catholic (Philadelphia, PA) at St. Joseph’s Prep (Philadelphia, PA)
Date: Saturday, Oct. 31, 1 p.m. ET
One of the longest running rivalries in the Philadelphia Catholic League, St. Joseph's Prep leads the all-time series between the Hawks and Cahillite. Last year's game was a double overtime instant classic that the Hawks won 40-39.
Is this the year Roman Catholic (6-2) finally gets back in the win column? The Cahillite have not won a game in this series since 2011 and also started off this year with back-to-back losses to St. John Bosco (CA) and Don Bosco Prep (NJ). They rebounded from those losses with six straight wins.
Led by 2028 five-star Ohio State receiver commit Jett Harrison, the Hawks kicked off the season with an impressive road win down south at Brentwood Academy (TN). They lost by 30 to Bergen Catholic (NJ) a week later but have since rattled off five straight wins, the last two by 28 or more points.
Alex Martin prediction: St. Joseph's Prep 20, Roman Catholic 13
Alyce Brown prediction: St. Joseph's Prep 28, Roman Catholic 24
Ansley Gavlak prediction: St. Joseph's Prep 27, Roman Catholic 21
Ehsan Kassim prediction: St. Joseph Prep 24, Roman Catholic 17
Joe Spears prediction: St. Joseph's Prep 24, Roman Catholic 21
Logan Newman prediction: St. Joseph's Prep 27, Roman Catholic 20
Valdosta (GA) at Lowndes (Valdosta, GA)
Date: Friday, Oct. 30, 8 p.m. ET
Better known as the "Winnersville Classic," the Valdosta and Lowndes rivalry is one of the best in all of high school football no matter the state.
The nation's all-time winningest program, Valdosta (8-0) leads the all-time series 39-24, but Lowndes (8-0) has cut into that lead over the last decade. Dating back to 2017, the Vikings have won seven of the last night meetings, but the Wildcats did get the win last year by a score of 23-14.
Both teams have been dominant in their unbeaten seasons so far. Valdosta's averaging 49.5 points per game and winning by an average of 33.8 points while Lowndes has only allowed 42 total points through its first eight games.
Alex Martin prediction: Valdosta 38, Lowndes 35
Alyce Brown prediction: Valdosta 35, Lowndes 28
Ansley Gavlak prediction: Valdosta 31, Lowndes 28
Ehsan Kassim prediction: Lowndes 38, Valdosta 34
Joe Spears prediction: Valdosta 21, Lowndes 17
Logan Newman prediction: Valdosta 31, Lowndes 27
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: High school football Week 11 predictions: Rivalries take center stage
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